On Saturday I went to Munich for the day.
I decided that before I go on any extended trip,
it would be wise to learn the train station and see what it’s all about.
In other words-
baby steps.
I arrived in Munich at 9am.
I had no map,
no travel book,
nothing.
All I knew was that I was at the central train station for the Bavarian capital.
So, first things first,
buy a Germany travel book in English.
Why I did not do this before I got to Germany is a mystery.
I asked how to get to Marienplatz- the old town square,
and, to my relief, it was just an easy 15 minute walk.
In case you didn’t know,
I don’t understand subways and big cities scare me.
Put me in a foreign country where the main language isn’t English and it’s guaranteed that I will get lost,
almost instantly.
Thankfully, that was not the case today.
I found where I wanted to go,
and didn’t get lost once.
I did not wander far from the Old Square.
I live so close to Munich,
and so I decided to save other sights for a different day.
I enjoyed sights of the Neues Rathaus,
joined the crowd at noon to watch the Glockenspiel,
and climbed to the top of St. Peterskirche for stunning views of Munich.
I am so thankful that this city is only an hour train ride from the little village I call home.
Leah says
Love your photos- beautiful! I've totally been to that square- the clock tower with the little people statues in it! 🙂 My friends and I sat and ate pretzels and people-watched- it was so fun! 🙂
Alex Butts says
best. city. ever.
Alex Butts says
best. city. ever.
Rod and Alex - aka: "Rolex" says
What an amazing time! Looks beautiful! Love the photos!
Sally says
Love the photos!!! So beautiful xoxo
Taylor says
wow! this looks so nice! i love the panorama shot. do you work that allows you to travel so extensively?
Jasmine says
All of your pictures are amazing! Hope you're having a great time so far!
Susan says
The Glockenspeil – cool to see for the first 30 seconds… then not so much. I enjoyed watching the people FLOCK to it when it started. We also climbed up to the top of the St. Peterskirche. Definitely worth the view! Next time – go find the English Garden and spend the day there. Did you know that people surf in that park? Right in the midst of town?! 🙂
ginanorma says
I would say "good job" but don't want to sound degrading! But that is so so great that you didn't get lost and you found your way so well hon…
INcredible PHOTOS!!!
Miranda says
love Munich! we ate at mexican restaurant a block from there…i miss germany 🙁
debbiecutieface.com says
oh gosh. I am the exact same way with subways and big cities (well, except NYC, when I FINALLY figured it out after living there for an entire summer). I am so bad I could get lost trying to find the bathroom in my own home.
but anyway. Munich. It looks so beautiful. I've never been to that part of Germany unfortunately 🙁
Sweet Green Tangerine says
Love Munich. Next time you go, you must get a beer at the Hofbrauhaus. We ALWAYS get lost in Munich. The streets are a mess, so be glad you walked rather than drove. LOL These pics are amazing. I didn't know you could get a view like that! That is my favorite city.
Leah says
Wow, so incredible! Your pictures are great and I can't imagine trying to get around in a big city in a different country. I can't wait to get the chance to go to Europe someday and I love reading about all of your adventures! I am glad you are adjusting well! Does the family you are with speak English well?
Kathleen says
I think you are one of the bravest people EVER! I think what you're doing is amazing! And I am so glad that I get to follow your journey on your blog. Munich looks beautiful, hopefully one day I'll be able to visit too! 🙂
Heidi Harlequin says
I love these photos!! They are beautiful!! I am new to your blog and I'm so glad I found it! I invite you to check mine out! I hope you have a great week! =)
-Heidi